Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Seating Guide for "The Buena Vista Social Club"

Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• MEZZO Section Rows H-J ($89): Excellent mid-mezzanine views with minimal obstruction. Row H is particularly good as it's just 8 rows back from the mezzanine front.
• MEZZPV Rows A-E ($91-94): Premium mezzanine side sections with angled stage views. Rows A-C offer the closest side perspectives.

Sweet Spot Tickets ($100-150)

• ORCHPV Rows B-M ($122-128): Orchestra side sections with excellent proximity. Rows E-J are ideal - close enough for facial expressions yet elevated slightly for full-stage views.
• MEZZANINE CENTER Rows H (157-158): Dead-center views with perfect vertical sightlines. The theater's mezzanine is steeply raked, so even row H feels close.

Higher Tier Options ($150-200)

• ORCHO Rows P-S ($132-138): Rear orchestra but with excellent overall perspective. The Schoenfeld's shallow orchestra means even back rows are only ~25 rows from stage.
• MEZZO Rows A-D ($146-151): Front mezzanine perfection. Row A is the coveted first mezzanine row with unobstructed views and no headroom issues.

Premium Seats ($200+)

• ORCHC Rows AA-K ($288-360): Center orchestra gold. Rows AA-C are Broadway's coveted "platinum seats" - expect to see costume details and performer expressions clearly.
• MEZZC Row A ($360-387): The absolute best mezzanine seats, directly centered with a panoramic view of the Cuban-inspired staging.

View Considerations

• Mezzanine vs Orchestra: The mezzanine provides better overall perspective for dance numbers, while orchestra delivers intimacy for vocal performances.
• Side Sections: MEZZPV/ORCHPV seats have slight viewing angles but often better prices. The Buena Vista staging uses the full stage width effectively.
• Front Rows: Orchestra rows A-C may require slight neck craning - rows D-J are ideal for comfortable viewing.

Our Top Recommendations

• Budget Pick: MEZZO Row H ($89) - tremendous value for money
• Best Overall: ORCHPV Row F ($122) or MEZZO Row D ($146)
• Premium Choice: ORCHC Row D ($360) for center orchestra perfection
• Group Tickets: MEZZO Rows H-J have multiple 6-ticket blocks available

The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre's intimate 1,079-seat space means there are no truly bad seats, but strategic selection enhances the vibrant Cuban music experience. For this production, center-left seats may offer better views of the featured trumpet solos.